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Patent CA-2551191-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrothermally-driven mems microgrippers with integrated dual-axis capacitive force sensors
Inventor: SUN YU
IPC: B82B3/00
Filed: 2006-06-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a design and microfabrication method for microgrippers that are capable of grasping micro and nano objects of a large range of sizes and two-axis force sensing capabilities.
Patent CA-2553220-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for software development
Inventor: HUGHES JOHN M
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: This invention relates to methods and a system for developing software. In one embodiment, a method for developing software includes communicating a specification for the design of a software program to a first plurality of developers, in response to the specification, receiving a design from a subset of the developers to a subset of the developers, facilitating a design review process for scoring the designs, selecting one design based on its score, communicating the selected design to a second plurality of software developers, in response to the design, receiving software programs from a subset of the second plurality of developers, facilitating a software review process for scoring the programs, and selecting one program based on its score. In another embodiment, a method for the distributed development of software includes providing a software development system to a distributed community of developers, the system including software development software that utilizes a structured development methodology, a communication server, and a review board for determining the quality of submitted software;  accepting a request to create a software program; and facilitating the development of the program by a subset of the distributed community of developers using the software development system.
Patent CA-2557727-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ARAKI HIROSHI
IPC: B66B1/34
Filed: 2004-03-02
Abstract: An elevator controller exhibiting excellent noise resistance, in which the size can be reduced while ensuring an installation space easily. A hoist (5) for elevating/lowering a car (8), a motor (3) generating a driving force for the hoist (5), an inverter (17) performing variable speed control of the motor (3), and an ECU (22A) for controlling the inverter (17) are installed integrally as a drive controller (51). Furthermore, an operation control system (52) for controlling the operation of the car (8) by generating an operation pattern from the current position of the car to the destination floor in response to a landing hall call or a car call is installed separately from the drive controller (51).
Patent CA-2563320-A1 (CA)
Title: Vacuum cleaner air/liquid separator
Inventor: KIERN BRUCE M
IPC: A47L9/22
Filed: 2005-04-11
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner air/liquid separator (100) is provided according to the invention. The separator (100) includes an offset air/liquid airflow inlet (105) for receiving an air/liquid airflow, with the offset air/liquid airflow inlet possessing a width and a height. The separator (100) further includes a substantially cylindrical separator chamber (103) communicating with the offset air/liquid airflow inlet (105), wherein the offset air/liquid airflow inlet (105) is radially offset from the separator chamber (103). The separator (100) further includes a lead-in track (108) extending from the offset air/liquid airflow inlet (105) and at least partially around the circumference of the separator chamber (103). The lead-in track (108) tapers from substantially the width of the offset air/liquid airflow inlet (105) into the separator chamber (103). The air/liquid airflow is entrained into a downward spiraling path in the separator chamber (103) by the lead-in track (108).
Patent CA-2564088-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIELY KENNETH M
IPC: H02G3/18
Filed: 2006-10-12
Abstract: This disclosure is directed to various embodiments of an electrical connector assembly that includes a connector body having an inlet end portion and an outlet end portion.  The outlet end portion has an associated locking member whereby it can be readily attached to a knock out hole of an electric box and the inlet end portion is provided with a wire conductor retainer in the form of a flat spring or a sleeve. The flat spring wire conductor retainer is connected to an external portion of a connector body for ease of manufacture and assembly, and which is configured to extend into the inlet end portion whereby an electric conductor can be unidirectionally inserted in the inlet end portion and secured thereto so as to prohibit any unintentional separation from the connector body, all without the need of any extraneous tools. The sleeve form of a wire or conductor retainer is frictionally retained within the inlet portion.
Patent CA-2564177-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CASIMIR RICHARD
IPC: C07K7/00
Filed: 2005-05-02
Abstract: The invention relates to selective new caspase-2 inhibitors that recognize caspase-2 and prevent and block its activity based on the following backbone :  2-Quinolinylcarbonyl-L-Valinyl-L-Aspartyl (methyl ester)-L-Vanilyl-L-Alaninyl-L-Aspartyl (methyl ester) 2,6-difluorophenyl ester (SEQ1) and derivatives thereof, SEQ 1 corresponding to formulae (Ia) or (Ib). Application of said inhibitors for preventing and treating diseases involving caspase-2.
Patent CA-2564575-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH MITCHELL RAY
IPC: B65G53/40
Filed: 2006-10-18
Abstract: An apparatus for installation of a material having discrete elements. The apparatus includes a supply material having discrete elements and a transporter system downstream of the supply material having discrete elements. In embodiments, the transporter system includes a high speed, inline blower; a material agitator upstream of the inline blower, the material agitator including a plurality of concentric rings with serrations on the upper surface of each arm, wherein at least one outer ring includes saw tooth serrations on the upper surface of the ring; a transmission connected to the shaft of the blower for providing a lower speed mechanical output to the material agitator; and an orifice substantially adjacent to the inlet of the blower for receiving the supply material having discrete elements. In embodiments, the apparatus further includes an applicator assembly connected downstream to the transporter system.
Patent CA-2572955-A1 (CA)
Title: A method and apparatus for measuring the composition and water salinity of a multiphase mixture containing water
Inventor: WEE ARNSTEIN
IPC: G01N33/26
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: A method for determining the composition and water salinity of a multi-component mixture of a gas and at least one liquid, including water, in a pipe (1), the method comprising the following steps: a. electromagnetic phase measurements are performed between two receiving antennas (4) located at different distances from a sending antenna (3), b. based on an empirically determined constant(s) and the above measurements, the effective and imaginary dielectric constants are determined, c. the mixture density is determined, d.  the temperature and pressure are determined e. based on the knowledge of densities, effective dielectric constants and imaginary dielectric constants of the components of the fluid mixture and the results of the above steps a-d, the volume fractions of the gas and liquid or liquids of the fluid mixture and salinity of the water are calculated. An apparatus for performing the method is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2573964-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEY SUSAN MARGARET
IPC: C22B1/14
Filed: 2005-07-18
Abstract: The present invention provides a composition consisting essentially of a mineral substrate and a dust suppresant, which is adhered to the surface of the mineral substrate, and methods of reducing dust generation of a mineral substrate by applying a dust suppresant to the surface of the mineral substrate. The dust suppresant is a natural or synthetic triglyceride.
Patent CA-2575739-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FREERS SUSAN O
IPC: A61K9/28
Filed: 2005-08-04
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for coating a tablet with a coating composition. The tablet generally comprises a biologically active material, and generally one or more biologically acceptable excipients. The coating composition comprises hemicellulose, partially depolymerized hemicellulose, or a mixture thereof. In preferred embodiments, the coating composition includes a plasticizer, and a coating composition further may include coloring agents, opacifiers, and other ingredients. Also disclosed is a coated tablet, a method preparing a coating composition, a coating composition, and a coating composition precursor.
Patent CA-2577601-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JUHL HARTMUT
IPC: G01N33/574
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for detecting colorectal adenoma and/or colorectal carcinoma comprising the steps: a) providing an isolated sample material which has been taken from an individual, b) determining the level of transthyretin in said isolated sample material, and c)comparing the determined level of transthyretin with a reference value. The invention is further directed to a method for discriminating between colorectal adenoma and colorectal carcinoma as well as to a method for monitoring the course of colorectal adenoma and/or colorectal carcinoma and/or the treatment of colorectal adenoma and/or colorectal carcinoma. Moreover, the invention is directed to a test system and an array for use in these methods. Furthermore, the invention is directed to the use of transthyretin as a biomarker for a detection of colorectal adenoma and/or colorectal carcinoma in an individual.
Patent CA-2586789-A1 (CA)
Title: Production of stainless steel of aisi 4xx grade ferritic steel in an aod converter
Inventor: REICHEL JOHANN
IPC: C21C5/00
Filed: 2005-11-11
Abstract: The invention relates to the production of stainless steel of AISI 4xx grade, especially AISI 430 grade, ferritic steel from liquid pig iron and FeCr solids. According to the invention, an AOD (argon oxygen decarburization) method is used, wherein oxygen and an inert gas (low-reactivity gas) are blown together through nozzles into the bath and from the top onto the surface of the bath using a lance. The aim of the treatment is to finish a melting charge within an optimum interval, to achieve the desired tapping temperature and composition and to reduce chromium losses. This aim can be achieved by using the corresponding technology and a metallurgical process model which observes, predicts and controls the treatment of the melting charge.
Patent CA-2586879-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FOSTER RAYMOND KEITH
IPC: B65G69/28
Filed: 2007-05-02
Abstract: Beams (24, 26) are used to guide the rear end of a trailer (T) into contact with bumpers (20, 22) on the rear end of a dock (D). Longitudinal beams (32, 34) include hydraulic cylinders that are operated for extending and retracting the beam (32, 34).  The trailer (T) is backed up against sloping surfaces (100) on the beams (32, 34).  Contact between the sloping surfaces (100) and a transverse beam (104) at the rear end of the trailer (T) cams the beam (104) into a position where hooks (102) on the outer ends of the beams (32, 34) can hook onto a shoulder (106) on the trailer beam (104). The beams (32, 34) are then retracted. This moves the beams (32, 34) upwardly onto supports (78, 80), raising the trailer beam (104) a proper height.  Continued retraction of the beams (32, 34) pulls the trailer beam (104) into contact with bumpers (20, 22) on opposite sides of the rear end of the dock (D). The trailer (T) is aligned with the dock (D) and the hooks (102) hold the trailer (T) into a coupled position with the dock (D).
Patent CA-2589621-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FORT GRADY W II
IPC: A01K39/01
Filed: 2004-01-08
Abstract: A container and a method of assembling a container for a bird feeder are disclosed.  The container comprising a blind plug located at a top extremity of the container, an external thread surrounding the blind plug, a cap having an internal thread that corresponds with the external thread, and a loop attached to the cap, wherein the loop is configured to receive a hanging device. The method of assembling a container portion of a bird feeder comprising constructing the container having a blind plug with an external thread, constructing a cap having an internal thread, the internal thread corresponds with the external thread, and mating the internal thread with the external thread by rotating the cap against the blind plug.
Patent CA-2593248-A1 (CA)
Title: Device with insert for analytical systems
Inventor: WAHL HANS-PETER
IPC: G01N30/60
Filed: 2007-07-10
Abstract: A analytical device comprising a body comprising a fluidic unit comprising a first chamber having an outlet opening and a first channel exiting said outlet opening, wherein said first chamber further contains an insert comprising recesses between ribs touching the walls of said first chamber and a second channel, said insert being located in a first position wherein said insert is not engaged with said outlet opening, said insert being moveable from said first position to a second position within said first chamber, wherein said insert is engaged with said outlet opening such that said second channel extends said first channel into said first chamber and in the part pointing towards said outlet opening resembles the shape of said first chamber.
Patent CA-2593540-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MERKADON DON
IPC: A43C15/02
Filed: 2007-07-27
Abstract: The device is a simple, light, aesthetic, anti-slip traction plate that attaches itself to the sold or heel of a boot or shoe, with or without the use of straps. The device increases productivity in the workplace and provides traction at sporting events. It also provides positive security and safety for the general public at large in slippery environments.
Patent CA-2594131-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HANNIGAN SEAN
IPC: F16N31/02
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: There is provided a vehicle and a drip guard for containing any material spilling from the vehicle. The drip guard has a sheet of liquid impervious material, and a device for extending and retracting the sheet of liquid impervious material along the undercarriage of the vehicle. The sheet of liquid impervious material is attached to the vehicle and has drainage ports. In the retracted position the sheet of liquid impervious material is retracted toward a first end of the undercarriage. In the extended position, the sheet of liquid impervious material is extended from the first end of the undercarriage toward a second end of the undercarriage.  In the extended position, the sheet underlies a major portion of the undercarriage. The sheet of liquid impervious material is attached to cables that guide and support the sheet of liquid impervious material between the extended position and the retracted position.  The combination presented in this document allows hazardous materials that spill from a vehicle to be collected and safely disposed of without contaminating the environment.
Patent CA-2598209-A1 (CA)
Title: Excavating tooth assembly with rotatable connector pin structure
Inventor: ROBINSON HOWARD W
IPC: E21C35/183
Filed: 2002-05-09
Abstract: A rotatable connector pin assembly is disposed within an opening in an adapter nose, with opposite ends of the pin portion of the assembly extending outwardly beyond opposite sides of the adapter nose in axially fixed orientations relative thereto, and is used to captively and releasably retain a replaceable excavating tooth point on the nose. The configuration of the opposite pin ends permits the overall pin assembly to remain in the adapter nose during removal of the point and replacement thereof, with the pin being rotatable between a first orientation in which its ends permit removal of a point from the nose, or installation of a point on the nose, and a second orientation in which the opposite pin ends block removal of the point from the adapter nose.
Patent CA-2603419-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MIZUNO OSAMU
IPC: B01D71/02
Filed: 2006-09-21
Abstract: This invention provides a 1 nm to 100 nm-thick hydrogen permeable film (1) comprising a V- or V alloy-containing hydrogen permeable base material (2), a Pd- or Pd alloy-containing hydrogen permeable Pd film (3), and an intermediate layer (4) provided between the hydrogen permeable base material (2) and the Pd film (3) and comprising a first intermediate layer (5) in contact with the hydrogen permeable base material (2) and a second intermediate layer (6) in contact with the Pd film (3). The first intermediate layer (5) contains at least any of Ta, Nb, and their alloys. The second intermediate layer (6) contains at least any of group 8 elements, group 9 elements and group 10 elements and their alloys. There is also provided a fuel battery comprising the hydrogen permeable film and a proton conductive film provided on the Pd film in the hydrogen permeable film. The hydrogen permeable film can suppress mutual diffusion among the hydrogen permeable base material, the intermediate layer, and the Pd film and can solve a problem of a lowering in hydrogen permeability with the elapse of time. The fuel battery does not cause a lowering in electromotive force with the elapse of time.
Patent CA-2605941-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for producing a plastic film, thermoplastic, film and use thereof
Inventor: NEUROTH CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B29C48/08
Filed: 2005-11-24
Abstract: The equipment: has an extruding nozzle (10) with an opening slot and an inert gas set-up point; and is placed between the extruder and the nozzle that has a melt pump. A multi layer coating of nickel, fluorine, chromium nitride, titanium cyanide, titanium carbide, titanium aluminum nitride or diamond like carbon, is located inside the nozzle lip for minimizing friction. The nozzle with actuators (70) connected on a control loop is used for adjusting distance between the opening of the nozzle and surface of the chill roll (+- 50 mu m). The chill roll (30) rolling (+- 10 mu m) in a system (50) is firmly connected with the extrusion nozzle. The internal surface of the nozzle lip is chemically or metallurgically changeable. An independent claim is included for a thermoplastic plastic foil.
Patent CA-2608079-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BROWNLEE JAMES
IPC: C03C17/36
Filed: 2005-12-02
Abstract: The invention provides certain embodiments that involve sputtering techniques for applying a mixed oxide film comprising silica and titania. In these embodiments, the techniques involve sputtering at least two targets in a common chamber (e.g., in a shared gaseous atmosphere). A first of these targets includes silicon, while a second of the targets includes titanium. Further, the invention provides embodiments involving a substrate bearing a hydrophilic coating, which can be deposited by sputtering or any other suitable thin film deposition technique. The invention also provides techniques and apparatuses useful for depositing a wide variety of coating types. For example, the invention provides thin film deposition technologies in which sputtering apparatuses or other thin film deposition apparatuses are employed.
Patent CA-2609964-A1 (CA)
Title: Active package with preservative action
Inventor: SENSIDONI ALESSANDRO
IPC: C08K3/00
Filed: 2006-04-20
Abstract: Active package (10) with preservative action consisting of a film made starting from a mixture comprising at least a certain quantity of a suitable polymer, charged with at least an additive component suitable both to increase the consistency and resistance of the polymer, and also to provide it with a desired aesthetic and tactile appearance, for example similar to paper. Into the mixture which forms the film at least a food type additive is introduced, with preservative capacities, in particular, but not only, antioxidizing capacities.
Patent CA-2613068-A1 (CA)
Title: Indole carboxamides as ikk2 inhibitors
Inventor: THOMAS SONIA M
IPC: A61K31/435
Filed: 2006-06-28
Abstract: The invention is directed to novel indole carboxamide derivatives.  Specifically, the invention is directed to compounds according to formula I:  Formula (I) where R1 , R2, R3, U and V are defined below and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of IKK2 and can be useful in the treatment of disorders associated with inappropriate IKK2 (also known as IKK.beta.) activity, such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).  Accordingly, the invention is further directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the invention. The invention is still further directed to methods of inhibiting IKK2 activity and treatment of disorders associated therewith using a compound of the invention or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of the invention.
Patent CA-2613813-A1 (CA)
Title: Protein preparation containing s1-5
Inventor: NAKAJIMA TOSHIHIRO
IPC: C07K16/18
Filed: 2005-12-28
Abstract: It is found that a knockout mouse having a lost S1-5 gene function can induce an aging-related disease or condition. In the knockout mouse, it is found that the bone mineral content, the bone density and the bone strength are reduced and that the number of osteoclasts in the bone tissue is increased. As a result of the analysis on the ability to form osteoclasts using bone marrow cells derived from the knockout mouse, it is found that the knockout mouse is increased in the ability to form osteoclasts and also is increased in size of osteoclasts compared to a wild-type mouse. When purified S1-5 protein is added to the in vitro system, it is found that the ability to form osteoclasts is reduced. Further, when purified S1-5 protein is administered to an osteoporosis model mouse, it is found that the S1-5 protein can ameliorate osteoporosis. These findings indicate that S1-5 protein is useful for the treatment or prevention of an aging-related disease such as osteoporosis.
Patent CA-2614598-A1 (CA)
Title: Hybrid parallel/serial bus interface
Inventor: AXNESS TIMOTHY A
IPC: H04L29/00
Filed: 2002-11-19
Abstract: A hybrid serial/parallel bus interface has a data block demultiplexing device.  The data block demultiplexing device has an input configured to receive a data block and demultiplexes the data block into a plurality of nibbles. For each nibble, a parallel to serial converter converts the nibble into serial data. A line transfers each nibble's serial data. A serial to parallel converter converts each nibble's serial data to recover that nibble.  A data block reconstruction device combines the recovered nibbles into the data block.
Patent CA-2617572-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EBERT WOLFGANG
IPC: H01F5/02
Filed: 2006-07-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a coil body (1) for an electric coil comprising a hollow middle area for receiving a part of a coil core (2) thereinside (11a) and at least one winding (3) placed on the external surface (11b) of said middle area, wherein movable flaps (12a, 12b) embodied in such a way that they form, in the closed position thereof, an electric insulation between the winding (3) and external legs (21) adjacent to the coil core (2) are arranged on the lateral areas of the coil body (1). An electronic element provided with the inventive coil body (1) and a method for the production thereof are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2622682-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BERGANDT HEIKE
IPC: A61Q3/02
Filed: 2008-02-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a nail varnish additive which has a) at least one reaction product a1) of at least of one silane of the general formula   where the radicals R1, R2, R3, R4 are identical or different having 1 to 40 carbon atoms and are non -crosslinking, and a2) of a silane of the general formula Si(OR')4, where the radical R' has 1 to 40 carbon atoms and is a non-crosslinking alkoxy group, and b) at least one solvent, and c) water, and d) a catalyst, and to a process for producing the nail varnish additive according to the invention and its use in a nail varnish.